MANGO RICE / MAAVINKAI ANNA / MANGAI SADHAM

INGREDIENTS:

Basmati rice OR Sona masoori - 1 cup
Grated raw mango - 2 cups
Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp.
Split urad dhal – 1 tsp.
Chenna dal – 1 tsp.
Roasted peanuts – 2 tsp.
Cashewnut - 6
Dry red chilly– 2
Green chilly - 2
Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp.
Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp.
Hing – a pinch
Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
Salt - as per taste
Oil - 2 tablespoon
Ghee - 1 tsp.

METHOD: 

Peel and grate the mangoes.

Pressure cook rice and transfer to a plate. Spread the grains without breaking.

In a kadai, heat oil, add mustard seeds. When they splutter add urad dal, chenna dal, dry chillies, chopped green chillies, curry leaves, turmeric powder, hing, roasted peanuts, cashews and finally cumin seeds. When golden brown, add the grated raw mango, salt and saute for a minute. The mangoes should be cooked and crunchy as well. Add this to the cooked rice and gently fluff and mix well without breaking the rice grains. Serve hot. Ideal for lunch box.

NOTE: The mango should not be overcooked. It should be crunchy.